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James McGill Obituary

Of Westwood, died November 5th. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Fennessy) McGill. Loving father of Kathleen James and her husband Michael of Port Chester NY, Maura Mudd and her husband Daniel of Washington DC, Christopher McGill and his wife Annik of Hudson NH, Eileen Fox and her husband Sean of Manhattan KS, Eoghan McGill and his wife Jen of Tampa FL, Siobhan Abell and her husband Charles of Chevy Chase MD and Ciarna DiPlacido and her husband Daniel of Walpole. Devoted grandfather of Maura, Patrick, Daniel and Sheila James; Bridget, Sarah, John and Thomas Mudd; Kianu Rainier McGill; Ian, Conor, Christopher and Madeline Fox; Anna and Catherine McGill; W. James, Thomas, and Claire Abell and John and Alana DiPlacido. Brother of Thomas McGill of Pittsfield and the late Catherine Dunsmore. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) Westwood on Thursday Nov. 8th from 4-8pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Friday morning Nov. 9th at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary's Church at 10am. Interment at New Westwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445. Jim was a 1954 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy and a U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea. Holden-Dunn-Lawler 781-326-0074

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2007.

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Kevin Fennessy

December 23, 2007

Aunt Kathleen our condolences. Uncle Jim was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

The Fennessy's
Kevin,Nancy,Joe,Emma and Rose

Kenny and JoAnn Barham

November 22, 2007

Our family met Mr. McGill through his daughter Kathleen James, and we will always remember him with fondness. He was truly a wonderful person. Our son Matt visited the Jameses last winter, and the McGills kindly welcomed him into their home. Our hearts and prayers are with the families; we wish you God's peace and comfort.

Nancy Gilardi

November 8, 2007

Remembering Uncle Jim, always put a smile on my face. His stories were always intersting. One of my favorite Uncles, he'll be sorely missed. Love and prayers to Aunt Kathleen and cousins.
Warm regards, Nancy (McGill) Larry,Dan and Gina Gilardi

Quentin Fennessy

November 7, 2007

Goodbye, Uncle Jim. You meant a great deal to me. I always enjoyed your dry sense of humor, and talking to you about history, politics, family and photography.

You encouraged me to pursue photography a long time ago, and that hobby remains a source of joy to me today.

Your nephew (little) Quentin

Kathy Scarpone

November 7, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to my Aunt Kathleen and cousins on the death of my Uncle Jim. I have many fond memories of Jim - especially all his great story telling and fantastic sense of humor. He always had a smile on his face and we both shared a love of playing softball. I will miss him dearly. Warm regards, Kathy (McGill) Scarpone, Mike and Michaela Scarpone (of Norwood, MA)

Patrick Joseph McGill

November 7, 2007

Truly a man of strength and humor. He made me laugh only this past summer when he graced my daughter's college graduation party. None of us shall stray far from his tree.

Mike Casey

November 7, 2007

Mr. McGill,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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